We’ve all seen news reports of people getting death threats. Have you wondered what it’s like? Here’s one family’s experience. The names are fictitious; the events are not. “A man called my home and threatened to kill my family, your honor. That made it personal… very personal.” Barry Lawson was testifying at the trial of a man … More Anatomy of a Death Threat
We’d moved from the country. Out there most kids by 12 were driving around on their farms… driving tractors, for sure, and even cars. I did. So did my older sister. Farmers needed help from kids big enough to drive a tractor. Being ‘big enough’ was defined as: can your feet reach the pedals? Wood booster … More The Driver’s License
I’m pleased to tell you the story below has just been accepted for an anthology to be published in June. It’s a love story, a very personal one. Hope you like it. * He saw her name on the sign-up sheet. His heart raced. It had been like that ever since he’d seen her for the first time. … More Curling Up On Their First Date
Doctors Without Borders / Medécins Sans Frontières is the beneficiary of a recently published anthology of 51 short stories and poems. All proceeds from the sale of Voices From The Valleys will go toward supporting their hugely important work around the world helping those in urgent need of medical attention. This exciting anthology was compiled … More VOICES FROM THE VALLEYS: A Great Cause
I’m very pleased to tell you that my short story collection and two novels have been chosen for awards in an international readers’ competition. Encounters With Life—Tales of Living, Loving & Laughter, a collection of my short stories, was awarded first place in the Best Short Story open category. My debut novel, The Ultimate Threat was … More It’s A Hat-Trick + 1
Some family gatherings are best forgotten. This would be one on them. The fact is William didn’t want to be there in the first place. A visit to his wife’s family was not among his favorite experiences. But 40 years of marriage, he reasoned, teaches you to do things for your spouse just because they … More Dinner From Hell
My name is Aylan. A friend is writing this for me. I can’t because I drowned. I was three years old. After ISIS and other people attacked our city in Syria, my Daddy and Mommy decided to find a better life for our family. My Daddy’s sister in Vancouver said nice things about Canada. My … More I Am Aylan
To whet your appetite for this delicious blend of murder mystery and love story, here are the first five chapters (… and you can get the rest, of course, at: http://amzn.com/B016OUM81S) THE MAIDSTONE CONSPIRACY PROLOGUE Colorado Springs, CO April 12, 2010 “I’m heading home,” Paul Winston said. “Promised the kids some baseball after school.” “See ya … More The First Chapters
If there ever could be a modern definition for Amazing Grace, here it is. In the aftermath of the Paris massacres on Nov. 13, a young man whose wife was among the 129 killed by terrorists posted a profound message on Facebook. The words of Antoine Leiris convey a message that all of us would do well … More This Truly Is Amazing Grace
This story is about one war veteran, and pays tribute to all veterans on Remembrance Day: Les Marriott was a war veteran. The Second World War had ended a decade earlier, and now he was our Scoutmaster. As it turned out, we would learn from him a great deal more than how to ‘Be Prepared’. Mr. Marriott was a natural … More A Quiet Kind of Hero
JAMES OSBORNE NOVELS 